Balani — Barkot, Deogarh, Odisha

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

PRAKASH KUMAR PANI

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LGD code: 382848
Pincode: 768110
Population: 501
Households: 114
Literacy rate: 78%
Sex ratio: 1079 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 327

Key facts — Balani

LGD code: 382848
Pincode: 768110
Population (Census 2011): 501
Population (projected 2026): 591
Households: 114
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1079
Literacy rate: 78.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Sambalpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Athamallik
Member of Parliament: Dharmendra Pradhan
Member of Legislative Assembly: Nalini Kanta Pradhan
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: PRAKASH KUMAR PANI
Block / Mandal: Barkot
Nearest railway station: Saragipali (13.0 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Deogarh district level

Then & Now

Balani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

501

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

591

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

114

Census 2011 baseline

+17.5%

Households · 2026

134

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 501Census 2011
Households: 114Census 2011
Literacy rate: 78.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1079 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5912026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 1342026 projection
Active job cards: 50,711MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 27,441MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Deogarh district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Deogarh district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Deogarh district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

Balani on the map

Centred on Barkot mandal

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Notable places near Balani · Barkot mandal area

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Balani doesn't have its own precise centroid yet, so these places are nearby in the Barkot mandal — sorted by distance from the village's approximate centre. Claim the village to add precise locations.

3 places mapped

Hospital· 2
Railway· 1

Healthcare

Hospital
Kiddo Home
📍 7.1 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Government Hospital, Angapada
📍 7.6 km awayOSM
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Transport

Railway · station
Saragipali
📍 13.0 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Balani?

The pincode of Balani, Barkot mandal, Deogarh district, Odisha is 768110.

In which district is Balani located?

Balani is a village in Barkot mandal of Deogarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Balani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balani village has a population of 501 across 114 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Balani?

The current sarpanch of Balani gram panchayat is PRAKASH KUMAR PANI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balani in?

Balani falls under the Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #3) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balani in?

Balani falls under the Athamallik assembly constituency (AC #63) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Balani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balani village is 78.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Balani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balani village is 1079 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Balani?

The nearest health facility to Balani is Kiddo Home (~7.1 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Balani?

The nearest railway station to Balani is Saragipali (~13.0 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balani?

12 schemes currently match residents of Balani, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Balani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balani village is 382848.

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